This year NFL quarterback Chad Pennington and former Marshall football legend was on the field promoting Marshall football. A concert with the group Giorana performed on a stage set up in front of the stands.

A total of 11,819 fans came out to see the football team under the direction of new coach Doc Holiday under the threat of rain. It was the second largest crowd at a Green White football game.

Giorana performed first. Kala DeHart sang the National Anthem.. The football team then scrimmaged for a half. Giorana performed again.